Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Summary
Although I am already fairly knowledgeable about this organization (as I work there every day) it was still interesting to research more about the history of the mountain and learn about how it all started. Creating this non-profit took a lot of teamwork from a lot of the town locals and that is why the Grandfather community is so special and means so much to people that have watched it become what it is today. I also dedicated a whole slide to the iconic Mildred the Bear. She kickstarted the entire wildlife habitat program at the mountain which then turned into the education and conservation program that teaches guests from all over the world. This year, the first strategic plan was presented for the mountain for the first time in over 10 years. I was able to talk to and learn from the President and Executive Director of the Stewardship Foundation, Jesse Pope, and learn what the plans are for the future of this organization. These plans include improvements across all depar...
I found the Google My Maps tool very easy and straightforward to use. It wasn't as in depth or advanced as some other more professional mapping tools but it definitely gave you the ability to mark important landmarks and clearly distinguish different areas from one another. I created a map that clearly marked the different sides of Grandfather Mountain, the green being the State Park and the blue being the Stewardship Foundation. Within the Stewardship Foundation I marked the entrance gate on NC HWY 221, the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and the Mile-High Swinging Bridge. On the State Park side I marked the start of the two most popular trailheads, the Profile Trail and the Daniel Boone Scout Trail as well as the highest peak on the mountain, Calloway Peak. Overall, a great tool for basic mapping and definitely one that I will use again.
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